U.L. White Bass Problem

[Fishrmn]

Because of the ESA considerations, there won't be any new species introduced into Utah lake. And especially not gizzard shad. I don't know how many of you remember what then fisheries chief Tom Pettingill said about gizzard shad. To paraphrase: "If anyone puts gizzard shad in Utah lake or Yuba reservoir the experiment of wipers in Willard bay will be terminated. There will be an immediate and complete eradication of wipers and gizzard shad from Willard bay. Gizzard shad were introduced into Willard as forage for the wipers, and we don't want them in any other waters."

I don't remember the exact results of the study, but they determined that the gizzard shad would eat the same things as the June sucker, and out compete them. They won't coexist.

I like your idea of pumping Utah lake full of Great Salt Lake water. That would kill every living fish in there. Then they could start fresh, without carp.

Fishrmn